Gulf Pine Catholic

2 Gulf Pine Catholic • June 7, 2024 Diocese of Biloxi Bulletin Board Due to changes in printing and mailing, the deadlines for advertising have been changed to Tuesday, 10 a.m., for advertising and 4 p.m. for copy, 10 days prior to publication. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SO. MISSISSIPPI ► Catholic Charities of South Mississippi, June 17-21, Grieving & Growing Series ~ Are you struggling with the loss of a loved one? Catholic Charities invites you to join our 5-part series presented by therapist Brooke Peleaz, “Grieving and Growing ” June 17-21, 9-11 a.m. This series is designed to guide you through the journey of grief and facilitate personal growth. The workshop is open to individuals ages 55 and up. This series offers a safe & nurtur- ing environment to process your emo- tions, find comfort, and embark on a path towards growth and acceptance. There are three ways to register: 1) Go to www.forms.gle/wc23FRJBZQc- fU6sr7, 2) email meleuterius@bilox- idiocese OR 3) Call (228) 219-5995. Sessions will be held at our offices at 1450 North Street in Gulfport. PARISH EVENTS ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, June 13, Adoration & Rosary for all Fathers / Sacred Heart Devotional ~ A special adoration honoring all fathers & for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be held on June 13, 6-7 p.m. in the Marian Chapel at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Biloxi. All are invited to attend. ► St Michael Parish, Biloxi, June 20, Ultreya ~ Ultreya hosted by St. Michael Biloxi at St. Michael Parish Life Center Thur., June 20, 7 p.m. ► Our Mother of Mercy Parish, Pass Christian, June 21, Healing Mass ~ Our Mother of Mercy will host a Healing Mass on Fri., June 21, 5 p.m. The church is located at 216 Saucier Ave., Pass Christian. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, June 24-28, Vacation Bible School ~ Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral will hold our Vacation Bible School June 24- 28, 9 a.m.-12 noon daily. Participant ages are rising firstst graders to rising sixth graders (just completed Kind- ergarten-fifth grade). The cost is $30 per child (free to Nativity Summer Saints participants). Program is open to all. Contact Lauren Ellis at (228) 324-0447 for more information. ► St. Rose de Lima Parish, Bay St. Louis, June 28-29, Blues &BarBQue Festival ~ St. Rose de Lima, Bay St Louis, announces its annual Blues and BarBQue Festival to be held on the evening of June 28 & all day June 29 on the grounds of the historic Bay St Louis Train Depot. This year’s multi- cultural theme is “St. Rose is the spirit of the community.” There will be good food, entertain- ment, activities for the children, & a 50/50 big raffle. Tickets are on sale now! This 50/50 with be split with the winner and St. Rose church. Winner will be drawn at 9 p.m. The festival kicks off at 5 p.m. on Fri., June 28, at the Historic Bay St Louis Train Depot, until 9 p.m. It then opens Sat., June 29 at 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. We invite you to join us on Sun. morning at St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, 301 S. Necaise Ave., with a DIOCESAN EVENT ► Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Biloxi, Sept. 15, Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass ~ The Wedding Anniversary Mass will be celebrated Sun., Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral in Biloxi. Couples celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, & over 60, will be recog- nized. The registration forms may be mailed to: Deacon Karl Koberger, Diocese of Biloxi, 1790 Popps Ferry Rd., Biloxi, MS 39532; emailed to: kkoberger@biloxidiocese.org ; or you can register at www.biloxidiocese.org . Deadline for registration is Aug. 29. For more info, contact Deacon Karl Koberger at (228) 702-2136. Celebration of Mass at 9 a.m. featuring the St. Rose Gospel Choir. Vendor booth appli- cations are being accepted. Call the St. Rose office (228) 467- 7347 for contact infor- mation. ► Nativity BVM Cathedral, Biloxi, June 29, Patriotic Concert & Mass ~ A patriotic concert and Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on June 29 starting at 3 p.m. The concert portion of this annual event will be given by the Cathedral’s Choral Society, Gloria in Excelsis, and will feature Randall Thompson’s musical composition entitled “Testament of Freedom.” ► St. Joseph Parish, Gulfport, Aug. 3, Drawdown ~ St. Joseph Parish announces its 2024Annual Drawdown & Silent Auction on Sat., Aug. 3, 5 p.m. An evening of dinner, drinks & Silent Auction. A $50 ticket admits one adult over the age of 21. A $100 ticket admits two adults. Add $20 insurance to a $100 ticket for a second chance at winning the grand prize of $10,000. Tickets are available online at www.stjosephcc.com, in our parish office and after Masses. For more info, contact the parish office at (228) 832-3244. ► Annunciation Parish, Kiln, Aug. 4,“ $ 800GIVEAWAYDRAWDOWN” ~ The Annunciation Parish is having “$800 Give Away Drawdown,” $ 800 given away each month for 12 mo. The first ticket drawn will receive $500. There will be three more tickets drawn for $100 each. All the winners are eligible to win again as the tickets go back to the barrel for the next month drawdown for 12 chances of winning. The four drawings will be on the first Sun. of every month begin- ning Aug. 4. Tickets are $ 50. For the tickets, please contact Annunciation Church parish office, (228) 255-1800 Mon - Fri. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ► Sept. 9-17, Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland ~ Join Fr. Michael Marascalco & Catholic Journeys on a 9-day Divine Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland from Sept. 9-17 that features the shrines & sights of the authors of Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, & Pope St. John Paul II. The total cost of the pilgrimage is $4,399 which includes airfare & 5-star accommoda- tions. For more info go to www. c a t h o l i c j o u r n e y s . c o m / t o u r / divine-mercy-pilgrimage-to-poland/ and reserve your spot. SEE BULLETIN BOARD, PAGE 23 Father Truong Trinh to celebrate 25th Anniversary of Ordination to priesthood on June 22 St. Ann Parish in Clermont Harbor and St. Joseph Chapel in Bay St. Louis will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Father Truong Trinh’s ordination to the priesthood on June 22 at 4 p.m. with Mass and a dinner reception. To RSVP or for more information, call the St. Ann Parish Office at (228) 467-5128 or email stanncathparish@gmail.com To submit your parish activities for Diocesan Briefs, email info to tdickson@biloxidiocese.org .